El Cantarito Restaurant in Placentia failed a health inspection. A follow-up inspection was scheduled after several food safety violations were noted. Health inspectors identified several infractions that required corrective action.
Please note that the report mentioned here is from a particular inspection conducted on June 2 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the establishment.
Highlights
- Several foods were held at unsafe temperatures, including salsas that ranged from 44°F to 47°F and milk that ranged from 48°F to 51°F.
- The ice machine was found to have an unidentified substance leaking onto the ice.
- Health inspectors removed pottery dishes pending verification of compliance with safety standards.
El Cantarito Fails Health Inspection
- Where: 120 W Santa Fe Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
- When: June 2, 2025
El Cantarito Restaurant failed its health inspection that identified major offenses like incorrect food storage temperature and contaminated ice.
Inspector T. Juarez of the Environmental Health Division discovered that foods required to be kept at 41 degrees F or colder were being held at temperatures above that. Nine containers of cooked salsa were between 44°F and 47°F, and two half-gallons of milk were at 48°F and 51°F. All of those items were voluntarily discarded by the person in charge…